Teach by works more than words.
TERESA OF AVILAFor pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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It is of great importance, when we begin to practise prayer, not to let ourselves be frightened by our own thoughts.
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There are more tears shed over answered prayers than over unanswered prayers.
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It is the nature of love to work in a thousand different ways.
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Christ has no body now but mine. He prays in me, works in me, looks through my eyes, speaks through my words, works through my hands, walks with my feet and loves with my heart.
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All blessings come to us through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding His life we find that He is the best example.
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Whoever has God lacks nothing. God alone suffices.
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The important thing is not to think much but to love much; do, then, whatever most arouses you to love.
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Do you know when people really become spiritual? It is when they become the slaves of God and are branded with His sign, which is the sign of the Cross, in token that they have given Him their freedom.
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Prayer is an act of love; words are not needed. Even if sickness distracts from thoughts, all that is needed is the will to love.
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Love makes labour light. Love alone gives value to all things.
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Let nothing disturb you, / Nothing dismay you; / All things are passing: / God never changes.
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I am afraid that if we begin to put our trust in human help, some of our Divine help will fail us.
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Each of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.
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Strive to close the eyes of the body and open those of the soul and look into your own heart.
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Love turns work into rest.
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